Cheap Flights to Salisbury, MD

When is the best time to fly to Salisbury?

Salisbury experiences hot, humid summers and cool, mild winters, with higher temperatures between July and August. Most tourists take flights to Salisbury during these summer months, because the winter season can often bring periods of extreme cold and occasionally snow blizzards. Cheap flights and deals on accommodations will be more readily available from December to February.

City overview

The American city of Salisbury is the largest on the eastern shore of Maryland. Founded in 1732, the city lies in the center of the Delmarva Peninsula and is often described as the "Crossroads of Delmarva". Salisbury is a fantastic place to explore if you have a fascination for the American history, as its oldest neighborhoods present many examples of Georgian and Victorian architecture, as well as buildings from the Federal Period. Salisbury is also a favorite destination for enjoying and exploring the natural environment, as it is blessed with many parks and playgrounds. The city's 12-acre zoo houses many native species from around North and South America and offers a pleasant day for families and kids. Salisbury offers a variety of other attractions that are worth a visit, including the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, a collection of wildfowl carvings and sculptures, and Poplar Hill Mansion, a historic house museum that dates back to 1795. For a peaceful retreat from the bustle of city life, you can spend a few hours at the Salisbury University Arboretum, a collection of over 2000 plant species all located on Salisbury University Campus. For sports fans, Salisbury is the perfect destination for watching baseball, being the home of the Delmarva Shorebirds. You can find out more about the city's history in baseball by taking a visit to the Arthur W. Perdue Stadium to see the Eastern Shore Baseball Hall of Fame.

Getting around Salisbury

If you want to explore the local area you really need to rent a car in Salisbury, especially if you want to reach the coast. You can also hop on a bus with one of the local transit companies, which provides an extensive network of 200 bus stops within Salisbury and in the local area. If you prefer to use a taxi, there are plenty of local taxi cab companies located within the downtown area. Salisbury is in an excellent location for visiting some of the nearest big cities on the East Coast. You can drive up the US 50 highway over to Washington, D.C. or Baltimore in about two hours or drive north up the US 13 highway to reach Philadelphia in two and a half hours.

Getting from the Airport to the City

Salisbury-Ocean City (SBY) (also known as Wicomico Regional Airport) is a small airport situated on the east side of the city at a distance of 5 miles. If you want to rent a car you will find a car rental company located at the airport. Alternatively, you can choose a limousine or taxi from one of the local companies.